Associate Director, Donor Communications

• The Associate Director of Donor Communications will lead the development and production of communications materials to engage, solicit and steward existing and prospective donors to the Asia Pacific Region in cooperation with senior fundraisers and conservation leadership. Duties may include writing, editing and formatting general and customized concept papers, letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, case statements, fact sheets and marketing materials. S/he must be able to make a strong case for the Conservancy’s conservation strategies and program/project work, and must develop and demonstrate a deep understanding of the Conservancy’s key audiences. S/he must be able to lead project management, handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to deadlines and tight timetables.
• The Associate Director of Donor Communications will maintain direct and regular contact with Asia Pacific program staff to keep up to date on projects and gather donor-friendly information for communications and proposals. Other responsibilities may include collecting news updates; producing multi-media items (e.g., presentations, slideshows, videos); providing content for donor visits and field trips; and pitching, writing and/or editing content for nature.org and other Conservancy communication channels and social media. S/he will collaborate closely with other regional writers, marketing counterparts and Worldwide Office Development staff, including the Donor Communications Team.
•  The Associate Director of Donor Communications will report to the Asia Pacific Director of Marketing. S/he will help achieve the strategic priorities of the Asia Pacific Philanthropy Team by collaborating closely with other team members and maintaining up-to-date, expert knowledge of donor communications tools and practices. S/he will manage complex, high-profile communications projects, mentor other donor communications professionals and serve as a resource to the team and other fundraising professionals. S/he may coordinate the work of support and/or administrative staff. The Manager II may be responsible for the supervision and professional development of one or more employees. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE 

• Accountability for strategic goals related to functional area.
• Act independently and in supervisor’s stead as needed, exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.
• Decisions may bind the organization financially or legally.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Develop and implement new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.
• Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
• Financial responsibility includes assisting with the development of a budget, working within a budget, and negotiating and contracting with vendors.
• Manage and implement multiple projects, including managing budget, setting deadlines and ensuring accountability.
• May manage or participate in complex negotiations.
• May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff, responsibility includes training and professional development.
• Travel occasionally, work long and flexible hours as needed.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
• Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.